Contracts Manager

Overview

Contracts Manager for special works in Oxfordshire, leading multiple live projects to deliver safely, on programme and within budget. You will drive pre-construction activities, design coordination and risk management, ensuring high standards for clients and consultants. You will mentor Project Managers and site teams, foster strong client and partner relationships, and uphold quality and safety. This is with a growing regional contractor, offering scope to shape delivery across education, commercial, healthcare and heritage schemes.

Pay / Benefits

• Car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Performance-related bonus options
• Excellent long-term progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage several concurrent construction projects valued 500k–4m through full lifecycle
• Lead pre-construction activities including procurement strategy, design coordination, programme development and risk management
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety procedures, and contractual obligations
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Managers, Site Managers and site delivery teams
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and internal commercial teams
• Monitor progress, programme performance, cost forecasts and commercial outcomes
• Promote a collaborative, positive and problem-solving culture across all schemes
• Uphold company values centred on quality, professionalism, and reliable delivery

Key requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, or a Project Manager ready to step into a broader leadership role
• Background across education, commercial, healthcare, refurbishment, heritage, or small new-build projects
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with strong organisational and communication skills
• Strong understanding of contract administration, programme management and budget control
• Confident client-facing skills and the ability to represent the contractor professionally
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

• leadership
• communication
• problem-solving
• contract administration
• programme management
• budget control

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